The 2018 Reese Senior Bowl is upon us, and college players face off this Saturday, 1/27/2018 in Mobile, Alabama at Ladd-Peebles Stadium at 2:30 EST on NFL Network. This game pits some of the top names in college football against each other after a week of practice in front of scouts. The Shrine Game last week was eventful, with Slippery Rock defensive end Marcus Martin scoring a receiving touchdown in his first experience as a fullback. His draft stock climbed in that game. There are plenty of rumors and meetings to catch up on, but more as the dust settles after this Saturday. Here are some rosters! --Mike B.

​The 2018 East-West Shrine Game is upon us as the 2018 NFL Draft Season officially kicks off. Theevent takes place at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida this Saturday, January 20th at 3 PM EST. Practices run through the week, and the game will be televised on NFL network. Some great players have starred in the Shrine Game through the years, including Walter Payton, Brett Favre, and Willie Roaf. This year, prospects will attempt to make a name for themselves at the game (rosters below). Here are some story lines for the game.

Jake Wieneke had a fantastic record as a college player at South Dakota State University. I've been high on him for the past few years, and expect him to be a solid NFL player. He's a guy to watch closely this week. Chase Edmonds from Fordham is another fantastic small school player who could make an impact in the NFL early on as a third down back. Brandon Facyson, the CB from Virginia Tech, is an athletic machine who could impress scouts with his physical attributes. Matthew Thomas, the Florida State linebacker, is a sleeper heading into the draft. He was a 5 star recruit coming out of high school in a class that included Laremy Tunsil, Derrick Henry, Alex Collins, and Vernon Hargreaves III. Thomas' career in college was stalled by injuries and suspensions, so workouts, medical reports, and interviews will be huge for him. One thing is for certain, Thomas flashes lots of talent at times.

Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett looked good on the first day of practice and emerged as a leader on the field. This will impress scouts considering him heading into the draft. Michigan State center Brian Allen, Wisconsin linebacker Leon Jacobs, and Miami CB DeVonta' Delaney stood out early in practice. Who are teams talking to early? Here are some interview reports: